Birgit Dressel
- Born
- May 4, 1960 (66 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bremen, Germany
- Events
- Heptathlon · High Jump
- Height
- 1.72 m
- Weight
- 65 kg
Birgit Dressel (May 4, 1960, in Bremen – April 10, 1987, in Mainz) was a West German heptathlete Dressel participated in the 1984 Olympic heptathlon, where she ended ninth, and was fourth in the 1986 European Championships. She died at age 26 due to sudden multiple organ failure, which was at least partly triggered by long-term steroid abuse.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
Personal best · Heptathlon6487
1987 season best6201Feb 4, 1987
Personal best · High Jump1.92
As of Nov 13, 2026: Heptathlon 6487 (#87 all-time), High Jump 1.92 (#374 all-time), 1987 season best 6201 (Feb 4, 1987) · 66 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Hep | 6201 | – | Feb 4, 1987 | – |
| 1986 | HJ | 1.92 | – | Aug 29, 1986 | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1986 | LJ | 6.28 | +1.1 | Aug 30, 1986 | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1986 | 100mH | 13.56 | -1.6 | Aug 29, 1986 | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1986 | SP | 14.12 | – | Aug 29, 1986 | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1986 | 200m | 24.68 | +0.0 | Aug 29, 1986 | Stuttgart European Championships |
| 1986 | JT | 45.70 | – | Aug 30, 1986 | Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER) |
| 1986 | JavelinThr | 45.70 | – | Aug 30, 1986 | Stuttgart European Championships |